Bed Bug Bites
In many cases, individuals don’t suspect they have a bed bug problem until they start receiving unexplainable bites throughout the night. The arrival of red itchy bites when waking is often one of the most common signs of bed bugs that prompt many individuals to determine that they may be present. Often, bed bug bites will appear as red welts that are placed in clusters or zig zag lines.
Unexplained Musty Odors
Like cockroaches, the presence of bed bugs can cause a distinct smell that is similar to the musty odors found with wet towels that have been left to sit. This happens because bed bugs that congregate in large numbers will release strong pheromones. While this isn’t one of the definitive signs of bed bugs, it can be a good indicator that a problem may be present.
Small Blood Stains
Because bed bugs will often stay near their host, signs of their presence will often be readily available near or in your bedding or mattress. One of the commonly seen signs of bed bugs around the bed is the arrival of small blood stains that resemble rust. These small blood stains appear after the bed bug feeds on a human then digests their blood.
Bed Bug Skins
Like many other insects, bed bugs will undergo molts as they mature and transition into adulthood. Fortunately, this habit makes the discovery of bed bugs easier if you know where to look for shed skin. In most cases, bed bug skins can be found near the bed’s edges or in mattress piping and will appear as small, brown colored ovals.
Pied Piper Services for Bed Bug Control
If you have brought home bed bugs from a previous vacation, it is important to utilize the services of a pest control company to rid your home of these elusive pests. Pied Piper Services has the equipment and knowledge needed to ensure your home returns to normal following a bed bug infestation
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